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Forests and Photosynthesis

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the concept of photosynthesis. They investigate the effects of light on seedlings. Students grow plants and record the data. Students view satellite images that show the monthly amount of vegetation present in the...
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Moving With Your Roots

For Teachers 7th
Students dissect common words to study the origins of those words. In this language arts lesson, students study the Greek and Latin roots found in many words within English language. Students use dictionaries to fill out worksheets...
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Woman Reporter

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars research the first female reporters. In this Women's History Month lesson, students discuss Nelly Bly and write a news story about a school issue.
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Using an Observation Log to enhance studies in biology

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars choose a subject or setting that be suitable for them to observe for the entire school year. They are encouraged to pick a site that they have ready access to and that they believe be interested in.
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Climate Survival

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students use information about different world climate regions to plan how to survive in a particular climate zone for one year. They present their survival plans.
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How Well Do You Follow Directions?

For Teachers K - 12th
Students complete an activity by following directions. They discuss the results of the activity and take a quiz. They repeat this lesson once a month.
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Cooking Super Star Meals with Kids

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore the benefits of allowing and providing specifically designed age-appropriate cooking experiences for young children. They "cook" a variety of creative, healthy dishes designed for 3-5 year-olds to make and to help them...
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Life of a Logger

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars are introduced to the work and lives of 19th century lumberjacks through a living history slide show presentation. They compare and contrast life 150 years ago with the present. Students describe the history of logging in...
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Percents

For Students 7th - 8th
For this percents worksheet, students solve 5 different problems that include determining various percents. First, they determine the percent of increase in population over a year. Then, students determine the sales tax of a product...
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Class of 2000 - Student Loans

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars determine how they will finance their postsecondary education. In this student loan lesson, students create spreadsheets that help them budget their first year of college. Young scholars identify methods to fund the...
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The Snow Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
In this snow problem activity, students examine clues to determine the snowfall in designated years.  They list the snowfall in order from greatest to least.  This one-page activity contains 1 problem.  The answer is...
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Prepositions of Time

For Students 4th - 5th
In this online prepositions of time activity, students choose the proper preposition to match a given word. They use a drop down menu to choose between "in, on, or at" before words that describe a time, holiday, season, or month. They...
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Building the State (1781-1797)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the early American nation between the years of 1781 and 1797. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Immigration and Oral History

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils examine immigration. In this oral and social histories lesson, students analyze primary sources to research immigration history in their community. In this year-long research project, pupils participate in visual and information...
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Say It with Meaning: Applying Sayings and Phrases

For Teachers 4th
Students complete a unit of lessons on well known sayings and phrases. They create a journal, write paragraphs, sequence events, and analyze key vocabulary for various sayings and phrases throughout the school year.
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Fringe My Heart

For Teachers K - 6th
Young scholars create fringed Valentine's Day hearts in this Art instructional activity for the elementary school classroom. The instructional activity includes step-by-step instructions and a materials list. This was created by an...
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Love Birds

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create birds using construction paper, pencils, scissors, glue, and heart shapes in this Art activity for the elementary classroom. The activity could be used for a Valentine's Day activity or for a special art project during...
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Smiling Flowers Bulletin Board

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners create paper plate flowers using basic art supplies, digital pictures of themselves, and "stems and leaves" in this Art-based lesson plan that incorporates digital technology. The lesson plan is ideal for use during the spring...
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Creek Restoration Project

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars gather and analyze scientific data from a local creek. Over weeks or months, students observe their local environment, collect water samples, and evaluate test results. Extension activities are suggested for evaluating...
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Table Placemats

For Students K - 2nd
For this desktop place mat worksheet, students refer to personalized resource sheets. The sheets include months, 3D shapes, 2D shapes, numbers, the alphabet, days of the week, and sight words.
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Math Aptitude Test

For Students 6th - 8th
For this math aptitude test worksheet, middle schoolers answer 36 questions.  Students answer questions about days in the year, area of fenced yard, weight, etc.
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Astronomy

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the rotation of the Earth and observe the shapes of constellations. After discussing how the Earth moves. volunteers use a flashlight and globe to model the movement of the sun-Earth system. Using Digitalis technology,...
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Time Booster (pg.3)

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this calendar and times worksheet, students look at a calendar for the month of June in order to answer 3 short answer questions. Students look over a Math Rats running race chart with times on it in order to answer 2 short answer...
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Rain Garden Maintenance

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Maintaining a garden is an ongoing responsibility. This resource follows a series of activities in a unit that resulted in the planting of a rain garden. What you will find here are general instructions for watering, weeding, pruning,...

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